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Philadelphia Phillies Should Get Back in on Roy Halladay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:44:20 +0000

So, last week, the rumors resurfaced that the Phillies are still trying to acquire Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays, and the memories of the hours leading up to the trade deadline in July relinquished. All throughout the middle month of the season, all the talk surrounding Major League Baseball was whether or not Toronto would stick to their word and trade Halladay. Then general manager J.P. Ricciardi said that he would listen to offers for the right-hander at the start of the month, and Philadelphia had the need and the financial flexibility to make a blockbuster. For a couple of weeks, Ricciardi played a game of chicken with the Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr . as everyone in Ricciardi's position would. Toronto was asking for the farm while the Phils weren't willing to meet the demand. In the end, the Phillies ended up acquiring another former Cy Young winner in Cliff Lee for far less than they would have had to give up to get Halladay, who isn't much better than Lee. With ...

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A Glance at What's Going on With the Philadelphia Phillies

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:21:37 +0000

Paul Hagen wrote a story in yesterday's Philadelphia Daily News informing fans to expect a few fireworks in free agency. Hagen tells us that he doesn't think there will be any introductions of any new Phillies anytime soon. Tom's Take: It's not really much of a surprise that he writes that; no one is really expecting the Phillies to come out of the gate to sign a top-notch free agent. They're looking at third base, bullpen and bench, and all three positions will require some homework being done before jumping on the perceived top option. Mike Potter reported that Omar Vizquel is no longer an option for the Phillies as he signed a one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox as the first notable free agent signing. Vizquel will be a backup in the Windy City. Tom's Take: Vizquel was an intriguing player that many believed that the Phils could be targeting to come off the bench, and backup Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley at shortstop and second base. Players like Jerry Hairston Jr. and ...

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What The Doug Glanville Are The Phillies Up To?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:27:07 +0000

The latest out of the Philadelphia Phillies camp is that they want to feel out the market before they move in free agency. That is better than the story the day before, where a source said that Mark DeRosa could land on the Phillies to fill the shoes of Pedro Feliz. According to MLB.com, DeRosa hit .250 with 23 home runs and 78 RBIs last season with the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals. He hit .285 with 21 homers and 87 RBIs in 2008 with the Chicago Cubs. He had wrist surgery on Oct. 26, but his representatives said Tuesday that DeRosa should resume baseball activities before Spring Training. According to the story by Todd Zolecki, there are reasons why DeRosa would make sense. He is from the Northeast. He grew up in New Jersey and attended Penn. He has a reputation as a hard worker and good teammate, which the Phillies consider important attributes. Ryan Howard is from St. Louis, Mo. Chase Utley and Cole Hamels are from California. Former Phillie Doug Glanville, shown ...

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Phillies stressing defense in assembling bench

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:43 +0000

Sporting News staff reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told The Philadelphia Inquirer that the team will look to add three bench players this offseason, with an emphasis on defense. Among Philadelphia's free-agent reserves, outfielder Matt Stairs, infielders Miguel Cairo and Eric Bruntlett and C Paul Bako aren't expected to re-sign. Amaro added that beefing up his bullpen remains a priority. The newspaper noted free agents Fernando Rodney, Brandon Lyon and J.J. Putz all have experience as setup men and closers. Finally, FOXSports.com reported Philadelphia has emerged as the favorite to sign free-agent third baseman Mark DeRosa.

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Phils to take time to make right moves

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:34:24 +0000

The Phillies are in the market for a third baseman and bullpen and bench help, but they are not expected to sign anybody on Friday.

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Phils' Gosewisch busts out in Fall League

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:08:00 +0000

Phillies prospect Tuffy Gosewisch broke out of a slump with three hits and two RBIs on Wednesday, leading Scottsdale to a 7-5 victory over Mesa.

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Yanks put passion on parade

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:12:42 +0000

The Yankees will return to a familiar place Friday to celebrate their 27th world championship. After dispatching the defending champion Phillies in six games, the Yankees will parade up the Canyon of Heroes for the first time since 2000.

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +0000

A report early Wednesday morning suggested that the Phillies are the favorite to land Mark DeRosa, according to a Major League source.

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Phillies' Cisco records first AFL win

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +0000

Phillies prospect Mike Cisco allowed one hit over four scoreless innings Tuesday as Scottsdale held on for a 5-4 victory over Phoenix.

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Phillies in market for bullpen help

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000

The Phillies declined to pick up the club option on third baseman Pedro Feliz because they believed the market for third basemen to be relatively deep. The same can't be said for the market for relief pitchers.

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Scorpions' Cisco picks up first AFL win

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Phillies prospect Mike Cisco allowed one hit over four scoreless innings Tuesday as Scottsdale held on for a 5-4 victory over Phoenix.

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Phillies no stranger to awards

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ fell just short of the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. Charlie Manuel is in the running -- but not the favorite -- for NL Manager of the Year, which will be announced Wednesday.

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Manuel in running for Manager of the Year

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:00 +0000

Charlie Manuel finds himself in special company in Phillies history.

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Rollins: Phils are still better

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:55 +0000

Jimmy Rollins Rollins didn't back up his words, hitting just .217 in the Series, but he is hardly the only one responsible for Philadelphia's failure to repeat as champions.

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Phillies add three players to 40-man roster

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +0000

The Phillies selected the contracts of speedy center fielder Quintin Berry, left-hander Yohan Flande and right-hander Jesus Sanchez on Tuesday, thus adding them to the 40-man roster, which currently stands at 30 players.

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Mo finishes Phils, says he's far from finished

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:51 +0000

Eight years to the day the Yankees' most recent dynasty died with Mariano Rivera on the mound in Arizona, the greatest closer in postseason history sealed the first title of what they hope will be their next run of multiple championships.

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Agent says Pedro Martinez wants to pitch all of 2010

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:40 +0000

Pedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com.

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Coghlan, Bailey top rooks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:24:35 +0000

Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote yesterday, and Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor. Coghlan edged Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, receiving 17 first-place votes and 105 po...

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Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:04:57 +0000

Sporting News staff reports The Phillies, in their search for a third baseman to replace Pedro Feliz, apparently won't target free agent Chone Figgins. That's not because the defending NL champions wouldn't like to add his bat, glove and speed to their already nasty lineup. It's because Figgins is seeking a reported five-year, $50 million contract, according to MLB.com. The Web site reports that the Phillies already have $106.75 million committed to 12 players, with arbitration-eligible stars Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton and Carlos Ruiz, among others, in line for salary upgrades. Among the more affordable free-agent candidates to fill the third base void are Adrian Beltre, Mark DeRosa and Placido Polanco, who played in Philadelphia from 2002-05.

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NOTES / Marlin top NL rookie

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in a close vote Monday. Coghlan edged Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, receiving 17 first-place votes and 105 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of...

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Agent says Pedro Martinez wants to pitch full season in 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:46:33 +0000

Sporting News staff reports Free-agent right-hander Pedro Martinez wants to pitch a full season next year, his agent tells FOXSports.com. Fern Cuza tells the Web site that Martinez is fully healthy for the first time in three years and that pitching in the playoffs with the Phillies "rejuvenated" his client. "Based on how he played, and how he responded, he's looking forward to playing next year," Cuza says. Martinez, 38, signed with Philadelphia in midseason, and helped the Phils win the NL championship. He was 5-1 with a 3.63 in nine regular-season starts, then pitched well in the postseason until Game 6 of the World Series. Cuza blamed that bad outing on Martinez having the flu. "I think he lost 13 pounds," Cuza tells the Web site. "When I saw him in Miami last week, he was still battling it. He said, 'I don't know what hit me.' I don't know how he took the mound that night. I didn't ...

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Bruntlett leaves Phillies and becomes free agent

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:43:34 +0000

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Utilityman Eric Bruntlett, who scored the winning run in the final game of the 2008 World Series, became a free agent after refusing a minor league assignment from the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Coghlan and Bailey Win Rookie of the Year Awards

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:10:30 +0000

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey was selected first on 13 of 28 ballots.

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Happ falls just shy of top NL rookie

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:01:00 +0000

J.A. Happ had one of the best rookie seasons for a Phillies pitcher in franchise history, but he fell short of winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

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Bruntlett among Phils off 40-man roster

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Eric Bruntlett scored the winning runs in Games 3 and 5 of the 2008 World Series, but one year later, the Phillies are moving on.

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Marlins' Coghlan, A's Bailey named top rookies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:11 +0000

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner. Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ in a close race, receiving 17 first-place votes and 105 points Monday in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Happ, the only player picked on all 32 ballots, had 10 first-place votes and 94 points.

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Marlins' Coghlan, A's Bailey win rookie awards

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:31 +0000

Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor. Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, receiving 17 fir...

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Oakland's Bailey, Florida's Coghlan win ROYs

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:55 +0000

Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan edged out Phils pitcher J.A. Happ to win National League Rookie of the Year, while A's closer Andrew Bailey was crowned on the American League side.

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Time for Roy Halladay Suitors To "Suit Up"

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

It's a bitter pill to swallow, but I'm come to grips with the fact that Roy Halladay is likely not going to be a Blue Jay for much longer. The poor guy was dangled like chum in front of hungry sharks at the trade deadline, and now Alex Anthopoulous has the daunting task of trading away the franchise's best player. By this point, I'm sure Alex Anthopoulos and Paul Beeston have narrowed down the candidates to which they are willing to trade Roy Halladay to. Ultimately, Doc has the final the say the matter so that means any potential suitors must be contendors and give him a chance at winning. Below is what I believe to be the short list of candidates for Roy Halladay: Los Angeles Angels The Angels seem to be the front-runners on the short-list to land Halladay in a trade. They have handily won the AL West the past five out of six years and would give Doc arguably the best chance to pitch in the playoffs. Whether or not John Lackey walks away from the Angels, they could definitely ...

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NOTES / Marlin top NL rookie

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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NL ROY Award in offing for Happ?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:12:00 +0000

After going 12-4 with a 2.94 ERA for the National League champion Phillies in 2009, left-hander J.A. Happ is a candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year Award, which will be announced Monday.

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Phils weigh options as free agency looms

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Everybody knows the Phillies are looking for a new third baseman, with Pedro Feliz likely gone. They would love Chone Figgins, but they are not expected to be in the running because he is seeking a reported five-year, $50 million deal.

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Happy for an old friend

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:26:50 +0000

Caught up briefly with former Yankee coach Don Zimmer Friday at the dinner for Joe Torre’s Safe at Home Foundation and Zim had the same old twinkle in his eye as he recounted that he recently signed his 62nd baseball contract. Zim will return to the Rays as an advisor next season. Zimmer also talked about how delighted he was for Joe Girardi after the Yankees won the World Series. Zim and Girardi were together with the Cubs, the Rockies and the Yankees and Zimmer adores Girardi. “I was pulling so hard for him,” Zimmer said. “I spent the first 10 years of his career with him. In Chicago, he was a rookie catcher for me. Joe is quite a man and a very good friend of mine. I was happy for him and the Yankees. I always thought he could be anything he wanted to be - if he wanted to be an engineer, he could.” A few days after the Yanks had dispatched the Phillies in the Fall Classic, Zimmer called his pal to congratulate him. The feisty old Brooklyn Dodger also took ...

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Bailey honored by Philly sportswriters

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:08:00 +0000

A's rookie closer Andrew Bailey has been selected as the winner of the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association's Native Son Award.

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'Pete Happy' Pedro Felix May Not Be Leaving Philly After All

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:43:32 +0000

A lot of the talk around the Phillies right now is regarding who will replace Pedro Feliz as third baseman, after the team declined their $5.5 million option to bring him back next season. The team will test the free-agent market but don’t be surprised if there is no new third baseman after all. Feliz may just be the best option. Names like Adrian Beltre, Chone Figgins, Mark DeRosa, Joe Crede, Troy Glaus, Melvin Mora, Placido Polanco, and even Miguel Tejada have arisen to compete with Feliz, but there are flaws just about everywhere you look in that bunch. Though baseball has no salary cap, the Phillies do and they already have an enormous payroll. Players like Figgins and Beltre will command large dollar amounts for not much more production than Feliz provided the team with. Feliz was certainly among the unappreciated members of the 2009 Phillies, doing so much good with his glove and holding his own from the right-hand batter's box. His .266 batting average and 82 RBIs are just about ...

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Torre was rooting for Yanks in World Series

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0000

Joe Torre knew he was probably supposed to be pulling for the Phillies in the World Series. But in the end, he wound up cheering just as hard as ever for Joe Girardi and the Yankees.

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Jeter, Utley pick up fourth Silver Slugger awards

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:12:31 +0000

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Phillies second baseman Chase Utley both earned their fourth Silver Sluggers Thursday night.

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Steinbrenner returns to Florida office

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:49:00 +0000

George Steinbrenner returned to his office at the Yankees' Spring Training complex in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, reminiscing on his team's triumph over the Phillies in the World Series and looking ahead to how it can repeat next season, The Associated Press reported.

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Lidge has elbow surgery, could start spring late

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:49 +0000

Sporting News staff reports According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies closer Brad Lidge had successful surgery Wednesday to fix the problem with his flexor pronator tendon and remove a loose body in the pitching elbow. The team expects Lidge to begin throwing in eight weeks. "Brad could be one or two weeks behind in spring training, but, overall, we feel very good about his recovery time," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said through a team spokesman. "We're hopeful that he will be ready close to opening day." Lidge's 2009 struggles were well-documented. In the regular season, he went 0-8 with a 7.21 ERA and an MLB-worst 11 blown saves. He returned to dominant form in the postseason, until suffering the loss in Game 4 of the World Series.

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Rollins, Victorino win Gold Gloves

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:37:21 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove, and Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield. St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina and San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez also wer...

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Philadelphia Phillies Pursuing Chone Figgins, Mark DeRosa

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:35:48 +0000

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Phillies are "intent on pursuing Chone Figgins hard," and that they have already reached out to fellow free agent third baseman Mark DeRosa. Philadelphia is seeking a replacement at third base after declining Pedro Feliz's $5.5 million option this past weekend, and Heyman claims that they feel that Figgins presents the biggest upgrade to the Phightens. Figgins is the cream of the crop at the hot corner on the open market, and will more-than-likely find himself landing a pretty big paycheck whether it'll be re-signing with Los Angeles or somewhere else. The 31-year-old hits for a high average, gets on-base by all means and steals a ton of bases batting mostly leadoff for the Angels in his seven-year career. Last year, he had a career high .395 on-base percentage. Figgins batted .298 with five dingers and 54 RBI in 158 games for the Halos last year while stealing 49 bases, and walking 101 times. If he was in the Phils' lineup, he'd lead ...

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Phillies GM denies he's looking to trade Hamels

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:56:02 +0000

Sporting News staff reports After hearing persistent rumors at the general managers meetings that the Phillies are trying to trade left-hander Cole Hamels, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. issued a very blunt denial. "We have no thoughts of trading Cole Hamels," he told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I don't know where those rumors are coming from, but that's exactly what they are. Cole Hamels is our pitcher and we're keeping him, and I'm glad to have him." Amaro said he has no doubt Hamels will bounce back from a disappointing season and become a top-of-the-rotation twin with fellow lefty Cliff Lee.

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Phillies' Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:52:25 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive National League Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino ...

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Veteran's Day Special: The Story of a Never-Was

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:34:54 +0000

I want to ask each and every one of you a question. What becomes of the never-was? Not the has-beens, the drop-outs, or the draft-day busts. I speak of the men who were never given their chance to compete at the major league level. They were robbed of the chance to play the game they loved. I present to you, on this Veteran's Day, the story of one such man. I consider this man to be a friend. I do not know his family, or his friends. I merely know him as the man who cleans, sells, and ships my glasses. I come in to have my lenses cleaned and listen to one of his clever jokes. One day, I sit down, and he takes my glasses, and begins one of his classic yarns. "Did I ever tell you I was drafted by the Phillies?" I just stared blankly in bewilderment. I knew that he was a big baseball fan, but I assumed he would have said something if he had been a big-leaguer. "Unfortunately, I was drafted by the Army, too." I gave him that sorrowful look, one of pity that you give someone when you know you ...

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Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:56:59 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:56:58 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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Phillies' Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:22 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive National League Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino ...

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Phillies' Rollins, Victorino take home Gold Gloves

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:49:14 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield. St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina and San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez also were second-time winners announced Wednesday. Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright succeeded Greg Maddux, who won his record 18th last year.

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NL Gold Gloves: Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino of Philadelphia Phillies are repeat winners

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:10 +0000

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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Rollins and Victorino repeat as NL Gold Glovers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:45:45 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive National League Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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